Thrill-Seeker's Guide to the Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya’s diverse landscape is an ideal playground for thrill-seekers. From clambering through the jungle canopy to aquatic adventures on the Caribbean Sea, here are our top tips for travelers in search of an adrenaline rush.
Rumble along streams, flats, and off-road trails on anall-terrain-vehicle tour of the region’s eco-parks, or gallop through the Yucatan onhorseback.
Tiptoe through the canopy ontreetop bridgesto enjoy bird’s-eye views of tropical flora and fauna, or glide through the lush foliage on azipline tour.
Snorkel in jungle cenotesorrappel into subterranean cavernsto see otherworldly rock formations.
Strap on ajet packorfly boardto levitate above Caribbean waters, or descend into ocean depths toswim with natural predators, such as whale sharks, bull sharks, or stingrays.
Head into the jungle on anight excursionto explore the dramatic landscape after dark.
13 Tours and Activities | All Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Tours
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Playa del Carmen Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, 4x4 Ride and Ziplining
Depart Playa del Carmen for a day of cultural experience and adrenaline-inducing activities. Begin with a visit to Tulum, an ancient Maya coastal city that's home to archaeological remains and sandy beaches. Then visit a modern-day Maya community before entering the jungle to explore two vast underground river systems. Snorkel their cavern waters and afterward, board a 4x4 Unimog for a thrilling ride toward a series of ziplining and rappelling adventures. Wind down with a buffet lunch of delicious Maya cuisine.
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Cancun Cenote Tour: Snorkeling, Rappelling and Ziplining
Leave Cancun behind and delve deep into the Yucatan jungle for a day of adrenaline-packed activity and Mayan culture. Explore the natural wonders of the Nohoch Nah Chich and Sac Actun cenotes—incredible underground cave and river systems—on a guided snorkeling excursion, then thunder through tropical forest on an all-terrain Unimog to your next stop, where rappelling and ziplining await. Finish it all up with a traditional Maya ceremony and meal before returning to Cancun.
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Cancun Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, 4x4 Ride and Ziplining
Take a thrilling ride into the Yucatán jungle on a full-day tour from Cancun. Begin your journey in Tulum, a coastal Maya city with ample ruins to explore. Then hike into the jungle to the Sac Actun and Nohoch Nah Chich cenotes—two vast underground river systems—and snorkel through their caves marveling at stalagmites and stalagmites. Travel by 4x4 Unimog to your next set of adventures: rappelling into a sinkhole and ziplining through the rainforest. Top it off with a traditional Maya lunch.
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Full-day Cultural tour to Tulum, Coba & Maya Village
Explore the archaeological ruins of Tulum and Coba as your guide unveils the culture of the ancient Maya civilization. Then visit the Maya village of Esmeralda where you can swim in a beautiful cenote and partake in an authentic indigenous meal. Hotel transport is provided from Riviera Maya hotels.
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Ek Balam Tour from Cancun Including Cenote Maya Park
Spend some time beyond Cancun exploring Ek Balam, one of the Yucatán's newer excavation sites. Embark on a guided tour of this ancient Mayan wonder, learning its history, wandering among its plazas and even scaling its main pyramid for incredible jungle views. Then continue on to Cenote Maya Park, where your choices for adventure are endless. Take a refreshing dip in natural pool, zipline through tropical forest canopy, rappel into a cave or shop for handmade Maya crafts. Savor a delicious meal of traditional Maya eats before returning to Cancun.
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Maya Adventure from Cancun: Coba Ruins, Traditional Village and Cenote Swim
Engage with modern-day Maya and satisfy your need for adrenaline, all in one day. Start the morning with a visit to a Maya village to experience the daily life of locals. Then head into the jungle for a few hours of adventure, including rappelling into a cenote and swimming in its underground waters, ziplining through rainforest canopy and embarking on a leisurely canoe ride. After enjoying a traditional Maya lunch it's off to the archaeological ruins of Coba, where you can climb the steps of the Yucatan's second-tallest Maya pyramid.
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Emotions Native Park with ATV, Cenote & Ziplines -Admission Ticket only
Learn about ancient Mayan culture, marvel at natural wonders, and get your adrenaline pumping on this Emotions Native Park Adventure from Playa del Carmen. Ride through the jungle on an ATV, soar through the trees on a zip-line, swim in a cenote, and take part in a traditional Mayan blessing ceremony. A typical snack is included.
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Playa del Carmen Cenote Tour: Snorkeling, Rappelling and Ziplining
Journey into the heart of the jungle for an afternoon of Maya culture and adventure activities. Start your day with a Maya purification ceremony in a local village, then set out into the rainforest on foot en route to a vast underground river network. Snorkel along its waters and through its Suess-like caves, then depart via 4X4 for a ziplining and rappelling experience. Wind down from your thrill ride with a buffet lunch of traditional Maya cuisine. Includes round-trip Playa del Carmen transport.
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Jungle Maya Native Park with ziplines and cenote snorkel - Admission ticket only
Check off multiple thrilling adventure activities in one tour with admission to the Jungle Maya Park. Wander through the jungle, fly through the treetops on a zipline, rappel into a cenote, and swim and snorkel in an underground river. All necessary equipment and instruction is provided at the park.
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Ek Balam Ruins and Cenote Maya Park Day Trip from Playa del Carmen
Explore one of the Yucatan's more newly discovered Maya sites—Ek Balam—on a cultural tour from Playa del Carmen. Embark on a full-day visit to these archaeological ruins as well as Cenote Maya Park, an adventure park with a superb natural setting, and get the most out of the Yucatan's vast offerings. Climb to the top of Ek Balam's Acropolis pyramid, discover hidden temples cloaked in dense jungle canopy and wander among ancient statues; then spend the rest of the day swimming in a natural sinkhole, cave rappelling and rainforest ziplining.
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Native's Park ATV Adventure in Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim
Take off on an ATV adventure through Playa del Carmen's Native Park. Traverse jungle pathways on your own 4WD vehicle, winding through dense rainforest en route to Doña Mary’s House where you'll learn about the traditions and lifestyles of some of the area's first inhabitants. Then continue off-road along a pre-Hispanic trade route, passing Maya ruins and encountering a shaman en route to explore a cave. Cool off in a cenote's refreshing waters before returning to your Playa or Riviera Maya lodging.
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Native's Park ATV Adventure Tour from Cancun Including Cenote Swim
Ride an ATV, explore tropical rainforest and participate in Maya culture on this unique combination tour. Depart from Cancun for Playa del Carmen's Native's Park, where activities and nature go hand-in-hand. Set out on your 4WD off-road adventure to meet one of the region's first settlers. Then continue on to Media Luna cenote for a traditional Maya ceremony and an underwater swim in a stalagmite- and stalactite-filled cave. Finish your day with a few hours enjoying downtown Playa del Carmen's shops, bars, eateries and attractions before heading back to Cancun.
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Maya Adventure from Playa del Carmen: Coba Ruins, Traditional Village and Cenote Swim
Experience the best of the Yucatán's vast cultural and adventure offerings on this day trip from Playa del Carmen. Explore Coba—a huge stretch of Maya ruins tucked within the jungle—and climb its ancient pyramid, interact with locals at a modern-day Maya village, and enjoy a variety of activities such as canoeing, swimming in a natural sinkhole and ziplining through the forest canopy. Along the way you'll learn about native flora and even receive a blessing from a local shaman. The afternoon culminates with a traditional Maya lunch.
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